Man Injured, Leopard Killed in Self-Defense During Odisha Farmhouse Attack

A man in Anantprasad village, Cuttack district, Odisha, was severely injured after being attacked by a leopard inside a farmhouse. Subhransu Bhol, the victim, used a kitchen knife in self-defense, resulting in the leopard's death. Bhol has been admitted to SCB Medical College Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred on Friday night, with officials confirming the details on Saturday. According to Bhol's father, the leopard entered the farmhouse after his son opened the door to check on barking dogs. Following a struggle, Bhol managed to secure himself in a room and alert his father. Forest department officials have recovered the leopard's carcass and initiated an investigation into how the wild animal reached the farmhouse in a populated area, emphasizing heightened vigilance in surrounding regions.